Murray M2255FC - Troubleshooting; Engine Starting Issues; Engine Not Stopping; Poor Engine Performance

Theengine wiii not start.
1. Make surethe fueltank is filled with clean gasoline. Do not use old gasoline.
2. On a cold engine,push the primer button (optional on some models). Forthe number of times requiredto push the
primer button, seethe engine manufacturer's instructions.
3. Make surethe wire for the spark plug is connectedto the spark plug.
4. Adjust the Carburetor.Referto the engine manual.
5. Thereis too much gasoline in the engine cylinder. Removeand dry the spark plug. Pull the recoiBtart grip severaltimes.
Install the spark plug. Connectthe wire to the spark plug. Start the engine.
6. Theengine is difficult to start in heavyor high grass. Move the mower to a clean dry surface.
7. Make surethe engine stop leveris in the operating position.
8. Make surethe fuel valve is in the ONposition. Referto the engine manual.
The engine wit1 not stop.
1. Releasethe engine stop lever.
2. Checkthe enginestop cable. Replacethe cableif bent or damaged.
Engineperformanceis bad.
1_ Checkthe height of cut settings_Raisethe height of cut if the grass is high.
2_ Checkthe bottom of the blade housing_Cleanthe blade housing of grass and other debris.
3. Checkthe wire to the spark plug_Makesure the wire is connected.
4. Cleanthe engine cooling fins of grass and other debris_
5_ Checkthe carburetor adjustments_Referto the engine manual.
6. Checkthe spark plug gap_Setthe spark plug gap at 0.030"
7_ Checkthe amount of oil in the engine_Fillwith oi if necessary.
8. Checkthe engineair cleaner.Referto the engine manual.
9. Thegasoline is bad. Drain and cleanthe fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank with clean gasoline.
Excessivevibratien.
1_ Removethe blade. Checkthe blade and balance if necessary=Seethe blade maintenanceinstructions.
2_ Checkfor a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be repiacedo
3. Checkthe blade adapter_Replace a broken blade adapter°
4. if the vibration continues, take the mower to an Authorized Service Center.
The grass will not discharge correctly_
1. Cleanthe bottom ofthe mower housing.
2_ Checkfor a badly worn blade.Remove and sharpen the blade. For safety, replacethe blade everytwo years with a factory
replacementblade.
The grass is not cut even.
1. Checkthe height adjustment at eachwheel. The height adjustment must be the same for eachwheel
2. Make surethe blade is sharp.
3. Checkfor a bent or broken blade. A damaged blade is dangerous and must be replaced.
4. Checkfor a broken blade adapter.Replace a broken blade adapter.